NDT Auditor Certificate Program

iSuccessAcademy – Level II NDT Auditor Certificate Program 

Auditors, Third Party Inspectors, Quality Control Managers, Quality Assurance Managers and Quality management personnel in general are asked to observe, verify and evaluate the performance and test findings of non-destructive testing technicians on a regular basis. 

This is an extremely important area of verification in many industries. The safety and well-being of workers and the general public are reliant on the accurate verification of these job tasks. But, up to now, Auditors, Third Party Inspectors and Quality Control – Quality Assurance personnel have been somewhat “in the dark” about the correct application of the various NDT Methods used on most job sites. 

Unfortunately, in some cases, NDT Technicians have been trained incorrectly or over time have slipped into bad habits that will hinder their ability to conduct NDT tests accurately and completely. In worst case scenarios, the NDT technician might be cutting corners or “trying to pull the wool over the eyes” of the auditors, third party verifiers or management personnel. In either case, the potential for injury or death rise dramatically for the end users of the products that were incorrectly inspected. 

Questions to Consider: 

1) Have the NDT Personnel been qualified and certified properly? 

2) Are the NDT Technicians actually applying the various methods correctly? How can I know? 

3) As an Auditor, Third Party Inspector or Quality Control/Quality Assurance Professional, am I sure that I fully understand the correct application of each method of non-destructive testing? 

In reality, we have encountered many auditors, third party verifiers and Quality Control/Quality Assurance personnel who have been watching NDT tests being conducted incorrectly for several years. Their signatures are on verification reports. It’s not their fault. They were simply trained incorrectly or have been operating at the mercy of technicians who are trained incorrectly or trying to “get away” with shortcuts. 

How Can I Solve This Problem? 

We are now offering the iSuccessAcademy Level II NDT Auditor Certificate Program to help you gain the knowledge that you need to ensure that NDT Tests are being conducted correctly. 

In these courses, you will learn: 

  • Responsibilities of an Inspector 
  • Inspection Ethics 
  • Certification Requirements for Each NDT Method 
  • Auditing Certification Records 
  • Reading and Interpretation of Standards and Procedures 
  • Reporting Best Practices and Requirements 
  • The Correct and Incorrect Application of PT – Liquid Penetrant Testing 
  • The Correct and Incorrect Application of MT – Magnetic Particle Testing 
  • The Correct and Incorrect Application of VT – Visual Inspection 
  • The Correct and Incorrect Application of UT – Ultrasonic Testing (for Wall Thickness, Straight Beam and Shear Wave Applications) 

Hands-On exercises are demonstrated by our instructors and students are allowed to conduct tests on their own to learn the methods as applicable. 

Students are tested by observing tests for each method according to appropriate procedures and must be able to verify the correct or incorrect application of the methods by generating an audit report for each. 

Students must score 80% or better on the Final Exam in order to earn the iSuccessAcademy Level II NDT Auditor Certificate in each method. 

Level II Certificate 

The iSuccessAcademy Level II NDT Auditor Method Certificate and Level II NDT Auditor – Basic Methods credential is issued on the basis of passing the Final Exam for the course. iSuccessAcademy, LLC administers these certificates as a third-party organization and can offer verification of training and skills to employers, clients, etc. This certificate program is in alignment with ANSI/ASTM Standards. 

SPECIAL NOTE: This certificate does not qualify you to perform NDT Inspection requiring ASNT, NAS-410, ISO, or other certifications. This certificate only verifies your ability to observe and accurately report findings related to NDT inspection work performed by a qualified and certified NDT technician. 

This course requires no prior training or experience by the student in these methods of NDT. The material is presented in a manner that promotes understanding and the ability to make immediate application. This is an excellent course for Auditors, Third Party Inspectors, Quality Assurance Managers, Quality Control Managers and facility personnel who are responsible for or oversee the application of NDT testing or Quality Control/Quality Assurance in relation to NDT Methods. 

Courses are conducted Online through Live Streaming Access with a Live Instructor or in a Live Classroom Environment 

Each Course includes: 

  • Classroom or Instructor-Led, Live-Stream Interactive Instruction 
  • Video and Slide-Based Demonstrations 
  • Download Worksheets 
  • Audit Checklists
  • Each course is taught according to ASTM, ASME, AWS Standards for the performance of each NDT Method 
  • Interactive Audit Final Examination for each course 
  • Completion Certificate/ Method Qualification Certificate for each course, along with a photo ID Card to those who successfully complete the course 
  • Completion of all NDT Method Courses earns Level II NDT Auditor – Basic Certificate and Photo ID Card 

NDT Auditor Certificate Program Pricing:

Each Course is $425 with the exception of UT Wall Thickness, which is $325. Each course can be purchased separately.  

Total cost for Full Level II NDT Auditor – Basic Program is: $2450 per person 

Method Qualifications Renew every 3 years by testing and documented experience. Pricing is varied based on methods being renewed.

 

Qualifications for NDT Auditor Certificate 

Training Hours 

Level II NDT Auditor – Basic Methods 

88-hrs 

 

Refer to Chart Below for Individual Qualification Certificate Requirements 

  Method Qualifications 

  

Liquid Penetrant 

16 hours 

Magnetic Particle 

16 hours 

Ultrasonic Wall Thickness 

8 hours 

Ultrasonic Straight Beam 

16 hours 

Ultrasonic Shear Wave 

16 hours 

Visual Inspection 

16 hours 

 

 

Observation/Management/Audit Time in Method (Experience) 

Level II NDT Auditor– Basic Certificate 

N/A – Successful Completion of All Method Courses  

Minimum 80% Final Examination Score in each Method 

Level II NDT Auditor – Method Certificate 

Successful Completion of Method Specific Course 

Minimum 80% Final Examination Score 

3 Year Certificate Renewal 

Renewal Candidate must pass an Audit Exam (similar to the original course Final Examination) with a minimum 80% score and show records for Audit activity since original certificate was issued 

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